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Getting The Most From The PG Music Installers #722109 06/24/22 06:58 AM Post your own Tips and Tricks here
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,131 Winston-Salem, NC USA Jim Fogle OP Veteran
OP Jim Fogle Veteran Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 10,131 Winston-Salem, NC USA	Ever wonder exactly what is in the Xtra Styles PAK or bonus installer? Ever wonder if so and so included a style or instrument? The answers can be found in the installer themself by reinstalling or you can have the answers anytime by creating a text file during the installation and then saving the text file in the same place you save the installer. Each installer includes a text box that tells what is inside the installer and may also provide other descriptive information. As an example I've included the descriptive text included with the 2022 Band-in-a-Box for Windows build 923. So my trick is to create a text file that includes the descriptive text from an installer and save the descriptive text file with each PG Music installer. Band-in-a-Box 2022 (Build 923) Update This will update Band-in-a-Box to version 2022 (build 923) from any previous Band-in-a-Box 2022 build. You must have Band-in-a-Box Version 2022 already installed in order for this update to work, and you must install it to your existing Band-in-a-Box folder. This is usually C:\bb if you have Band-in-a-Box installed on your computer hard drive, or X:\bb if you are running the program directly from a PG Music hard drive (replace X with your USB drive letter). This patch includes some RealTracks and Drums updates. Make sure to select the correct RealTracks and Drums folders or these files won't be updated. Your currently installed bbw.exe and bbw64.exe build will be backed up to the bb\Data\Backup\Builds folder. If you need to run the previous build for some reason, you can copy the files back into the main bb folder and run them from there. You need to have Band-in-a-Box closed prior to installing this update. _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 923 (April 27, 2022) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Track “is empty” error message when trying to freeze a MIDI track. Fixed: "Allow Lead-in Bars" setting would be switched on after rendering song. Fixed: [ST2] button in Melodist Editor did not work. Fixed: Possible crash when opening the Track Settings dialog. Fixed: Possible crash when opening the MicroChords dialog. Fixed: Melody > Edit Melody Track > Record Melody from bar#... ignored the selected bar number and chorus. Fixed: Melody track might be silent after recording. _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 922 (April 5, 2022) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: MIDI input was not working from external MIDI controllers. DAW Plugin 4.5.33 Fixed: MicroChords are incorrect in Nashville Notation Fixed: Cannot enter 'Fadd2' chord Fixed: Plugin crashes in FL Studio Fixed: Generating style track from track context menu not working Fixed: Generating 'Selected Region' shows wrong region in track description Fixed: Generating 'All Pages (Ungenerated Tracks Only)' not working Fixed: Cannot enter chord on second beat Fixed: Sync offset cannot be edited _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 921 (March 30, 2022) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: RealDrums MIDI would not export if the track contained MultiDrums. Fixed: Drum stem tracks were not regenerating until song was reloaded. Fixed: Thru track was playing on the wrong MIDI channel. Fixed: Audible Metronome uses Piano Sound. Fixed: Guitar Window would decrease in width after leaving the Guitar Settings dialog. Fixed: "Phrygian position" option missing from Guitar Settings dialog. Fixed: Selecting a MIDI Soloist would always choose _DEPTHS.STY. Fixed: Entering "SS14" into chord sheet did not open the Audio Chord Wizard. Fixed: Hints did not show in the Reverb settings dialog. Fixed: Recorded audio would play out of sync if recorded into a song with tempo changes. _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 920 (March 9, 2022) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Chords might not display properly after using the Melodist. Fixed: Pedal Bass might not display properly on the chord sheet. Fixed: Thru harmony played on the wrong MIDI channel. Fixed: Issues with replacing a RealDrums stem parent with RealTracks. Fixed: Equalize Tempos feature should enable Conform to Playback Tempo setting. Fixed: The volume control in the Track Settings dialog always set the volume to 20. Fixed: Track > Edit MIDI > Timeshift Track (ticks)... did not work. Fixed: Access violation in Piano Roll if dragging mouse to the left of the controller area. Fixed: Changing song key did not transpose MIDI on higher tracks (Utility range). Fixed: Tabla RealDrums did not automatically tune to the song key. Fixed: RealDrums Picker: "Show RealDrums that are N/A" did not work. Fixed: RealDrums stems were unassigned if the parent was the Drums track. Fixed: "Save Song as ABC Notation File" menu item was missing. Fixed: The MicroChords dialog would not close when clicking on the X button. DAW Plugin 4.5.10 Fixed: Generate icon should not blink when tracks are empty Fixed: Drum and Piano tracks are swapped when dragged individually Fixed: Plugin should only reset DAW dirty bit when song is dirty or unsaved Fixed: Visual count-in did not show when moving playback position to start Fixed: Riff numbering is incorrect when selecting "MultiRiff from this RealTrack" in Track menu Fixed: Generate Icon not blinking correctly Fixed: Right-click on solo & mute buttons should work as in Band-in-a-Box Fixed: BBPluginDebug.txt should always be written Fixed: Order of Style Tracks in custom menu was incorrect Fixed: Order of Style tracks when dragging incorrect Added: Visual indicator for count-in Fixed: Plugin should close BBApp when multiple instances are running Fixed: Creating BBInput file caused crash in some cases Fixed: Mute buttons should work as in BIAB Fixed: Solo buttons should work as in BIAB Fixed: Setting global chord display not working correctly Fixed: Visual transpose not working Fixed: Plugin is stuck with "Shutting Down Band-in-a-Box Engine" message Fixed: Confirmation dialog not showing on correct plugin instance when multiple instances are running Fixed: Input restrictions for song settings (Tempo, Start Bar, Total Bars, Choruses) Fixed: Confirmation dialog should take keyboard focus when opened Fixed: Could not set AUDIO track settings Fixed: Chord display not being saved when plugin window is closed Added: MIDI Soloist option for style page tracks Added: Preference option to disable/enable spacebar playback in standalone Added: Preference option to disable/enable "always on top" in standalone Added: Action logging for the plugin. Note that in order for this to work, there must exist a file called "C:\Users\Public\Ticket\BBPluginDebug.txt" RealTracks Fixed: Several missing bt1 files for Drums and RealTracks. Fixed: Some missing RealDrums Demos Audio Fixed: A few missnamed Direct Input shots files, e.g. SH6811_DI.wma should be SH6811.wma Fixed: Nashville2Beat^, ReggaeClassic, PopWaltz, Shaker128-16ths - displayed with wrong groove info in RD Picker. Fixed: Typo in MalletsSw16Slow DrumGrooveName Fixed: RT2328 assigned wrong holds Fixed: Bass, Electric, NorthernRock Sw16 075 has been altered to now no longer play 7th chords on the I or IV chord. Fixed: 2158:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm FunkyGroove60s Ev 100 has been altered to now no longer play b7 notes on a major chord. Improved: Simple variation added to the following: RT3962:Guitar, Electric, Soloist FusionSlow16thsMike Ev16 080 RT3961:Guitar, Electric, Soloist FusionCoolSw16Mike Sw16 075 RT3949:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm FusionBalladBrent Ev16 080 RT3980:Bass, Acoustic, JumpBluesAB Sw 165 RT3977:Bass, Electric, JumpBluesAB Sw 165 RT3983:Bass, Electric, RumbaBlues Ev 120 RT3984:Bass, Acoustic, RumbaBlues Ev 120 RT3985:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RumbaBluesPat 120 RT3986:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RumbaBluesPat 120 RT3987:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RumbaBluesFastPat 150 RT3988:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RumbaBluesFastPat 150 RT3989:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JumpBluesPat Ev 165 RT3990:Guitar, Electric, Soloist JumpBluesPat Ev 165 RT3991:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RumbaBluesKevin Ev 120 RT3992:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm JumpBluesKevin Sw 165 RT3993:Organ, Soloist BluesFunkyEvenCharles Ev 120 RT3994:Organ, Soloist BluesSlow128Charles Sw 060 RT3995:Organ, Soloist BluesShuffleCharles Sw 130 RT3996:Organ, Rhythm BluesSlow128LHcomp Sw 060 RT3997:Organ, Rhythm BluesShuffleLHcomp Sw 130 RT3998:Horn Section, Rhythm BluesShuffleChris Sw 130 RT3999:Sax, Alto, Background BluesShuffleChris Sw 130 (1TrackHornSection) RT4000:Sax, Tenor, Background BluesShuffleChrisHi Sw 130 (1TrackHornSection) RT4001:Sax, Tenor, Background BluesShuffleChrisLo Sw 130 (1TrackHornSection) RT4002:Sax, Baritone, Background BluesShuffleChris Sw 130 (1TrackHornSection) RT3938:Guitar, Electric, Background AltRockSlowLowSingle Ev 085 RT3988:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RumbaBluesFastPat 150 RT4006:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopSoulRiffs Ev16 130 RT3898:Guitar, Electric, Background FunkSoulful60sPulseSingle Ev16 105 RT3990:Guitar, Electric, Soloist JumpBluesPat Ev 165 RT3776:Guitar, Electric, Background FunkDanceSingleRiff Ev16 110 RT4004:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopFunkySingle Ev16 130 RT4005:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopFunkyOctaves Ev16 130 RT4006:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopSoulRiffs Ev16 130 RT4007:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopRotaryHeld 95 RT4008:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopHushMuted2noteAlt Ev16 95 RT4009:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopHushMuted2noteLoAlt Ev16 95 RT4012:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopDistortedSwellsHeld 65 RT4011:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopRotaryHeld 65 RT4013:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopDistortedLoArp Ev16 65 RT4015:Vocal, Rhythm Doo-WopSlow128 Sw 065 RT4016:Vocal, Background Doo-WopSlow128TenorHiDbl Sw 065 (1TrackVocalSection) RT4017:Vocal, Background Doo-WopSlow128TenorMedDbl Sw 065 (1TrackVocalSection) RT4018:Vocal, Background Doo-WopSlow128BaritoneDbl Sw 065 (1TrackVocalSection) RT4019:Vocal, Background Doo-WopSlow128BassDbl Sw 065 (1TrackVocalSection) RT4052:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightHighRiff Ev 120 RT4053:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightTremoloHeld Ev 120 RT4054:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightPowerRiff Ev 120 RT4055:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightHighHeld Ev 120 RT4056:Guitar, Electric, Soloist ModernCountryStraightGrittyBrent Ev 120 RT4020: Bass, Electric, ModernCountry16ths Ev16 075 RT4028:Bass, Electric, ModernCountry8ths Ev 120 RT4029:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryFunkyLow1 Sw16 090 RT4030:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryFunkyLow2 Sw16 090 RT4031:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryFunkyHigh Sw16 090 RT4032:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm CountryFunkyHeldTrem Sw16 090 RT4033:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryFunkyBrent Sw16 090 RT4034:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm OutlawTwangyPhaser Ev 160 RT4035:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm OutlawTwangyMuted Ev 160 RT4036:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm OutlawHeldPlusTrem Ev 160 RT4039:Bass, Electric, CajunZydecoAB Ev 190 RT4042:Bass, Acoustic, CajunZydeco Ev 190 RT4043:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryCajun Ev 190 RT4088:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Zydeco Ev 190 RT4097:Accordion, Rhythm ZydecoJeff Ev 190 RT4098:Accordion, Soloist ZydecoJeff Ev 190 RT4058:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryWaltzJohnny Sw 110 RT4059:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountrySwingBalladJohnny Sw 85 RT4057:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryShuffleJohnny Sw 120 Improved: The following have more accurate transcriptions: RT3945:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm FusionFunky16thsBrent Ev16 110 RT3941:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AltRockFastChuggingHi Ev 150 RT3939:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AltRockSlowHiArpPhaser Ev 070 RT3936:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AltRockPop8sGrittyPower Ev 130 RT4057:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryShuffleJohnny Sw 120 RT3937:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AltRockPop8sPowerHeld Ev 130 RT3938:Guitar, Electric, Background AltRockSlowLowSingle Ev 085 RT3988:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RumbaBluesFastPat 150 RT4006:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopSoulRiffs Ev16 130 RT3898:Guitar, Electric, Background FunkSoulful60sPulseSingle Ev16 105 RT3990:Guitar, Electric, Soloist JumpBluesPat Ev 165 RT3776:Guitar, Electric, Background FunkDanceSingleRiff Ev16 110 Improved: Better Riff selection and chord transitions for the following: RT3996:Organ, Rhythm BluesSlow128LHcomp Sw 060 RT4009:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopHushMuted2noteLoAlt Ev16 95 RT4013:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopDistortedLoArp Ev16 65 RT4012:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopDistortedSwellsHeld 65 RT4010:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopDistortedSwellsHeld 95 RT4053:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightTremoloHeld Ev 120 RT4015:Vocal, Rhythm Doo-WopSlow128 Sw 065 RT4052:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightHighRiff Ev 120 RT4037:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm OutlawStrummingTwang Ev 160 RT4054:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightPowerRiff Ev 120 RT4097:Accordion, Rhythm ZydecoJeff Ev 190 RT4043:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryCajun Ev 190 RT4101:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRockPowerBreakMute Ev 170 RT4102:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRockPowerBreakPartialMute Ev 170 RT4103:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRockPowerBreakdown Ev 170 RT4109:Bass, Sub Synth CityLightsStranger 65 RT4110:Synth, PinkRoomChamberHit 65 RT4111:Bass, Synth RedDoorPurePro 65 RT4112:Synth, Rhythm CurtainCallLaserVoxDistorted 65 RT4071:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm MemphisSlowBluesPat Ev 085 RT4049:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvilleShuffleGrittyLicksBrent Sw 110 RT4050:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvilleShuffleLowSingleMute Sw 110 _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 918 (Jan 21, 2022) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Bar Settings: Volume changes not working for MIDI tracks. Fixed: Higher Banks patches were not displaying for Thru track. Fixed: Audio Edit window might zoom extensively in when starting a new song. Fixed: MIDI channels were not applied to tracks when importing MIDI files. Fixed: Track names from imported MIDI files were not applied to track descriptions in the mixer. Fixed: Vocal Synth vocalist selection was incorrect. Fixed: Track Settings Dialog: Setting "Editable Audio" did not work for MIDI tracks, or RealTracks that were not generated yet. Fixed: Dropping an audio file onto Audio Edit did not work for lower track range (Bass, Piano, Drums, etc). Fixed: Auto-Generate Track Labels was not working for MIDI tracks on higher tracks (Utillity range). Fixed: Auto-Generate Track Labels should choose "Drums" for MIDI tracks that are using channel 10. Fixed: StylePicker should only require rebuild after an update if the database is changed. Updated: StylePicker misc. fixes. e.g. N/A appearing for some MultiDrum tracks in mixer. Updated: Manuals and Help file DAW Plugin 4.3.26 Fixed: Entering chords in MicroChord dialog is not always working Fixed: Default button in Render Settings dialog should only reset check boxes Fixed: Preferences settings being changed automatically by plugin Fixed: Plugin now generates style with utility tracks together Fixed: Font selection lost when first opening the plugin Fixed: Piano and Drums track were being swapped Fixed: Plugin scrolling to last page with tracks when window opens Fixed: Plugin crashes when undoing added tracks with identical names Fixed: Utility tracks store custom track data like style tracks Fixed: Importing external wav/midi file not working Fixed: Cannot generate RT on audio track Fixed: '3' in slash chord does not work Fixed: Setting custom track does not delete previous track data RealTracks Fixed: Incorrectly named CajunZydeco RealDrums Fixed: In the RealTracks picker, in most cases there should be a single number in the "Holds" column, unless the RealTracks is an A-B RealTrack with different holds for A & B Fixed: Incorrect shots/holds were assigned to several RealTracks Fixed: RT 3583 missing information in RT Picker The following RealTracks have been improved with better riff selection and phrasing. RT3997:Organ, Rhythm BluesShuffleLHcomp Sw 130 RT4003:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopRotaryHeld 130 RT4007:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopRotaryHeld 95 RT4011:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopRotaryHeld 65 RT4036:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm OutlawHeldPlusTrem Ev 160 RT4064:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRockPowerStrum1 Ev 170 RT4065:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRockPowerStrum2 Ev 170 RT4066:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRockHiStrum Ev 170 RT4067:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRockHiRiffs Ev 170 RT4099:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRock1-noteBreakMid Ev 170 RT4100:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRock1-noteBreakLow Ev 170 _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 917 (Jan 14, 2022) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: GM2 and Higher Bank patches were not displayed on the Mixer for some tracks. Fixed: MIDI batch created wrong song files in wrong directory if there is no slash at end of the folder name. Fixed: "Insert Silence" and "Delete" in the Audio Edit window did not work on RealTracks. Fixed: MIDI Track Picker: "From Track" names were showing patch names instead of source track names. Fixed: "Edit MIDI" sub-menu was missing from the track context menu. Fixed: The Event List Editor window would not work with any track other than Melody or Soloist. Fixed: Using the MicroChords dialog did not cause the song to regenerate. Added: "Display dB Setting for Individual Tracks" setting added to the Global Song Override dialog. DAW Plugin 4.3.13 Fixed: Enabling Style Mix did not allow it to be generated Fixed: Nashville notation display issues Fixed: Trying to generate a single style tracks generated all style tracks Fixed: Generating "All Ungenerated Tracks" will generate Style Mix even if it is disabled Fixed: Chord Sheet resizes when adding/removing secondary chord display Fixed: Setting tempo percentage change in bar settings dialog was not working correctly Fixed: Playing midi progression while DAW plays showed error message when stopped Fixed: Starting DAW playback should stop playback in the plugin if sync is on Fixed: Highlighted cell is still shown after playback is stopped when "Highlight DAW Bars = Only During playback" Fixed: Generating all but master (master disabled) does them one at a time Fixed: micro chords should work exactly like in BIAB Fixed: Cannot enter "(Blues)" chord Fixed: Buzzing sound when playing tracks in plugin while DAW is running (Sync is off) Added: Style Mix volume button now shows volumes for all tracks (Master volume button) RealTracks Fixed: _Tumba multidrums error Improved: All 53 RealDrums that include stems now have embedded volume and pan settings for the stems that will make them sound similar to the original mix when loaded. The following RealTracks have been improved with better riff selection and phrasing. RT 4069:Guitar, Electric, Soloist ChicagoBluesPat Sw 140 RT 4061:Guitar, Electric, Soloist NashvilleShuffleGrittyBrent Sw 110 RT 4056:Guitar, Electric, Soloist ModernCountryStraightGrittyBrent Ev 120 RT 4070:Harmonica, Soloist ChicagoGrittyBluesPat Sw 140 RT 4062:Piano, Acoustic, Soloist Bossa Ev 140 RT 4057:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryShuffleJohnny Sw 120 RT 3990:Guitar, Electric, Soloist JumpBluesPat Ev 165 RT 4072:Guitar, Electric, Soloist MemphisSlowBluesPat Ev 085 RT 3986:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RumbaBluesPat 120 RT 4073:Harmonica, BackgroundSoloist RockSlowGrittyPat Ev 110 RT 4074:Harmonica, BackgroundSoloist BluesRockGrittyShufflePat Sw 130 RT 4075:Harmonica, BackgroundSoloist RockFastGrittyPat Ev 140 RT 3969:Harmonica, BackgroundSoloist BluesFastRockNRollPat Ev 165 RT 4035:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm OutlawTwangyMuted Ev 160 RT 4104:Vocal, Rhythm Doo-WopPop8ths Ev 085 RT 3992:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm JumpBluesKevin Sw 165 RT 4038:Guitar, Electric, Soloist OutlawCountryBrent Ev 160 RT 4055:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightHighHeld Ev 120 RT 4068:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ChicagoBluesPat Sw 140 RT 3901:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RockNRollSoul128 Sw 085 RT 4051:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvilleShuffleRiff Sw 110 RT 3987:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RumbaBluesFastPat 150 RT 4043:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryCajun Ev 190 RT 4048:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvilleShuffleGritHeldBrent Sw 110 RT 4014:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopDistortedHiArpTrem Ev16 65 RT 4034:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm OutlawTwangyPhaser Ev 160 RT 4004:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopFunkySingle Ev16 130 RT 3918:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm ContradanceReelSlightSwing Sw16 120 RT 3991:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RumbaBluesKevin Ev 120 RT 4031:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryFunkyHigh Sw16 090 RT 4033:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryFunkyBrent Sw16 090 RT 4006:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopSoulRiffs Ev16 130 RT 3989:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JumpBluesPat Ev 165 RT 4005:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopFunkyOctaves Ev16 130 RT 4008:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopHushMuted2noteAlt Ev16 95 RT 3998:Horn Section, Rhythm BluesShuffleChris Sw 130 _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 916 (Jan 7, 2022) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Harmony tracks might be out of sync with source RealTrack. Fixed: Audio Edit window may be visually out of sync if using RealTracks on higher tracks (Utility range). Fixed: Recording audio did not mute the region being recorded over (eg a punch-in). Fixed: Piano track in MIDI Channel settings was restored to default if user set it to 8 or 9. Fixed: "Select GM2 Patch..." track context menu item did not work for higher tracks (Utility range). Fixed: Custom MIDI did not save in songs if on higher tracks (Utility range). Fixed: Custom MIDI style tracks were not displayed in the automatic song memo. Fixed: Playable RealTracks notes are deleted during song generation if on Melody or Soloist track. Fixed: Main window is constrained to the dimensions of primary monitor if its resolution is smaller than the secondary monitor. Added: "MIDI Channel" menu item added to Track Settings context menu. Added: "MIDI Channel" setting added to Track Settings dialog. Added: "Audio Transpose" setting added to Track Settings dialog. _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 915 (Dec 30, 2021) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Access violation error when opening the RealDrums picker if using a small monitor. Fixed: Possible "Cannot focus a disabled or invisible window." error when opening the MicroChords dialog. Fixed: The automatic song memo did not include descriptions for Utility tracks. Fixed: RealDrums RealCharts were not saved in exported MIDI files. _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 914 (Dec 23, 2021) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Possible crash in RealTracks Picker when clicking on buttons. Fixed: Possible crash when picking a style if song is currently playing. Fixed: Frozen state not saved in songs for some tracks. Added: "Delete all notes in From/Thru range of selected area" menu item added to Notation window. _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 913 (Dec 20, 2021) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Copy/Move tracks might fail for some songs. Fixed: A generated MIDI Soloist would be incomplete during the first playback. Fixed: Mute Melody in Middle Choruses setting in Soloist dialog did not work. Fixed: The RealTracks name should be preserved if editing audio. Fixed: Issues with using Playable RealTracks in the Notation Window. _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 912 (Dec 15, 2021) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: The MultiRiff window gets stuck behind the main window when starting playback if using the visual metronome. Fixed: Possible crash if re-selecting drum stems. Fixed: Possible crash if opening a song with Bar Based lyrics after using a previous song with Bar Based lyrics. Fixed: RT4005 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopFunkyOctaves Ev16 130 - DI version played double-time Improved: RT4058 Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryWaltzJohnny Sw 110 (better riff selection) Improved: RT3956 Bass, Synth WarmHugHeld 65 (better riff selection) Improved: RT3957 Bass, Synth DramaPianoOctaves 65 (better riff selection) Updated: StylePicker, documentation updates. _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 911 (Dec 13, 2021) _______________________________________________________ Playable RealTracks: Added: Playable RealTracks now has a patch (sound) automatically installed for every RealTracks. Multiriff dialog: Added: Silence checkbox, and then precise regions of silence will be generated, for arranging purposes, or to clean up an awkward section Added: [x] button added to easily clear an alternate realtracks Improved: Precise ranges will be generated (unless "lead-in" or "Extra Beat" is selected and the generation is 2 bars or longer, or range isn't bar boundaries) Improved: Snap-to-Bar button improved Fixed: Playable RealTracks preserved when tracks are deleted by style changes, or disabling style, or using MultiRiff Fixed: "Track exceeds track capacity" error message if Notation window is open when starting playback. Fixed: Crash when using "Choose styles similar to current" menu item. Fixed: Possible crash when loading songs that contain line-based lyrics. Fixed: "From Track" resets to Bass sometimes in the MIDI Track Picker. Fixed: Using "M" to access MicroChords dialog advances to the next chord cell. Added: "Import MusicXML File" menu item added to File > Import. _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 909 (Dec 10, 2021) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Drum stems displaying wrong name in Mixer after selecting a different RealDrums style. Fixed: Playable RealTracks notes deleted from song when saving if on Melody or Soloist tracks. Fixed: Issues with MIDI output. Fixed: Mixer does not update after using Copy/Move tracks. Fixed: Failure to import MP3 files. Fixed: Some tracks were not freezable. Added: Playable RealTracks editing features are now available in the Notation window. Added: "Choose a different plugin..." menu item added to Playable RealTracks menu in Piano Roll. Fixed: Several "Playable RealTracks" were playing in the wrong octave. Improved: RT3988 Guitar, Electric, Soloist RumbaBluesFastPat 150 (Better riff selection) Improved: RT3985 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RumbaBluesPat 120 (Better riff selection) Improved: RT4098 Accordion, Soloist ZydecoJeff Ev 190 (Better riff selection) DAW Plugin 4.1.7 Fixed: Changing language removes selected key Fixed: Changing language should not change save state Fixed: Changing language with custom tracks will remove them Fixed: Re-word preferences settings to fit new design Fixed: GENERATE button causes crash if clicked when plugin is empty Fixed: Volume slider not working on midi tracks Fixed: Localization bugs Added: Option in preferences to set "Action for Generate Button" Added: Option in preferences to "Send MIDI Data to Embedded Synth" Added: Newly saved progression should replace older one with identical name _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 908 (Dec 8, 2021) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Choosing a new style would delete Melody and/or Soloist track MIDI data. Fixed: Issues with using P key in the chord sheet. Fixed: MicroChords not showing on chord sheet if there is only 1 chord on sub-beat 1. Fixed: List loses focus in RealDrums Picker when using arrow keys or resizing window. Added: RealDrums Picker can be filtered by "stems". Added: RealTracks Picker can be filtered by "playable". Added: Two Ev16 blank utility styles _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 907 (Dec 7, 2021) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Newer RealTracks do not appear correctly in RealTracks Picker for localized versions. Added: Specific drum stems can be selected in the RealDrums Picker. Added: Track settings: Confirmation added for adding drums to a non drums track. Added: Track settings: Summary text now copyable, so you can paste it into a custom track description. Added: Track settings: RePlay button added, and Play Button now always regenerates. Added: Loading style demos from StylePicker now show full menus for Songs with Vocals, if more than one is available. Added: Loading style demos from chord sheet now show full menus for song demos if more than one is available. Added: MicroChords now have option to display the MicroChords as bar lyrics (and on BigLyrics Window). This is useful to view motif patterns like x,xx . _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 906 (Dec 6, 2021) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Freeze all button asked user about non-freezable tracks. Fixed: It was not possible to select RealDrums from the Track Settings dialog. Fixed: Mixer should be open with all tracks when booting with factory settings. Fixed: Choosing Drums for track type did not play MIDI events on channel 10. Fixed: RealTracks Picker takes a very long to open or sort if sorted by Holds number. Fixed: Re-enabling Playable RealTracks required clicking the button twice. Fixed: Playable RealTracks mute region event was limited to 136 bars (4/4). Fixed: Some Playable RealTracks gave an error when selected. Fixed: Possible error when generating Drum Stems on some systems. Updated: StylePicker 'songs with vocal demos' categories. _______________________________________________________ Summary of Changes for build 905 (Dec 1, 2021) _______________________________________________________ Fixed: Mislabeled drum stems. Fixed: Playable RealTracks always chose Direct Input Sforzando preset. Fixed: TomFloor and TomRack Drum Stem files misnamed. 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April 25, 2024

User Video: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®

The Bob Doyle Media YouTube channel is known for demonstrating how you can creatively incorporate AI into your projects - from your song projects to avatar building to face swapping, and more!

His latest video, Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box, he explains in detail how you can use the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box with ACE Studio. Follow along as he goes from "nothing" to "something" with his Band-in-a-Box MIDI Melodist track, using ACE Studio to turn it into a vocal track (or tracks, you'll see) by adding lyrics for those notes that will trigger some amazing AI vocals!

Watch: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box

April 25, 2024

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 German for Windows is Here!

Band-in-a-Box^® 2024 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Wir waren fleißig und haben über 50 neue Funktionen und eine erstaunliche Sammlung neuer Inhalte hinzugefügt, darunter 222 RealTracks, neue RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, abspielbare RealTracks Set 3, abspielbare RealDrums Set 2, zwei neue Sets von "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 und mehr!

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April 12, 2024

Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!

Add updated printing options, enhanced tracks settings, smoother use of MGU and SGU (BB files) within PowerTracks, and more with the latest PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 update!

Learn more about this free update for PowerTracks Pro Audio & download it at www.pgmusic.com/support_windows_pt.htm#2024_5

April 09, 2024

The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!

The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!

Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.

This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245

April 05, 2024

The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option

Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!

Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!

For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.

Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.

Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!

Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.

Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.

April 04, 2024

Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!

Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!

With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!

Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111

March 28, 2024

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!

If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.

A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."

"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."

"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."

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